Father Finnegan's cold intolerance yields a lukewarm send-off, while glimmers of hope peek through the broken snow. Starring François Clemmons (Mr.
Wilson Jermaine Heredia
Wilson Jermaine Heredia is a stage and film actor. He is best known for his role as Angel Dumott Schunard in the original Off-Broadway and Original Broadway productions of Rent.
Date of Birth: December 02, 1971 (54)
Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Wilson Jermaine Heredia is a stage and film actor. He is best known for his role as Angel Dumott Schunard in the original Off-Broadway and Original Broadway productions of Rent. Wilson reprised his role in the 2005 film version of Rent.
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Movies
Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five
[ 1998 ] Darcy
[ 1998 ] Darcy
Flawless
[ 1999 ] Cha-Cha
[ 1999 ] Cha-Cha
Rent
[ 2005 ] Angel Dumott Schunard
[ 2005 ] Angel Dumott Schunard
Nailed
[ 2006 ] Adam
[ 2006 ] Adam
Johnny Was
[ 2006 ] Sparra
[ 2006 ] Sparra
Descent
[ 2007 ] Diego
[ 2007 ] Diego
iMurders
[ 2008 ] Mark Sanders
[ 2008 ] Mark Sanders
Three Chris's
[ 2010 ] Satan
[ 2010 ] Satan
The Girl from the Naked Eye
[ 2012 ] Bobby
[ 2012 ] Bobby
I Am Bad
[ 2012 ] Sam
[ 2012 ] Sam
Red Butterfly
[ 2014 ] Tommy Caesar Simo - TC
[ 2014 ] Tommy Caesar Simo - TC
Bleeding Hearts
[ 2015 ] Satan
[ 2015 ] Satan
The Rainbow Bridge Motel
[ 2018 ] Lonzie
[ 2018 ] Lonzie
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Sunday Legend #5
[ 2021 ] Sunday Legend #5
Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Supporting Performance in a Musical
Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Rent
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Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Rent
Videos
Video/Photos: Watch the Trailer for Adam Seidel's ORIGINAL SOUND
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-27 14:17:16
VIDEO: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda Direct Original RENT Stars in TICK, TICK... BOOM! Movie
by Blair Ingenthron - 2022-10-30 11:03:39
VIDEO: Taye Diggs & Jennifer Hudson Discuss Their RENT Auditions on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Michael Major - 2022-10-12 09:26:20
VIDEO: Watch Sneak Peek of NYTW's 25 YEARS OF RENT: MEASURED IN LOVE
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-02-26 14:37:19
VIDEO: Former RENT Cast Members Sing 'Will I?' with Arts Workers for Federal Relief
by Stephi Wild - 2020-09-08 07:58:03
TV: Get a Taste of What's to Come at NYMF 2018- Previews of INTERSTATE, SONATA 1962 and More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-06-30 13:00:47
News
Andy Señor Jr. hará un takeover en BroadwayWorld Spain por el 30º aniversario de RENT
by Adela González Pérez - Oct 23, 2026
El artista mostrará el backstage de la gala que reúne a Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Aaron Tveit y Rachel Zegler en Broadway
by Adela González Pérez - Oct 23, 2026
El artista mostrará el backstage de la gala que reúne a Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Aaron Tveit y Rachel Zegler en Broadway
RENT 30th Anniversary Concert Will Host a Behind-the-Scenes Pre-Show Livestream
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2026
The 30th anniversary concert celebration of RENT will include an exclusive behind-the-scenes pre-show for livestream viewers, hosted by Troy Iwata and Jay Armstrong Johnson, with Ricki Lake as red carpet correspondent.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2026
The 30th anniversary concert celebration of RENT will include an exclusive behind-the-scenes pre-show for livestream viewers, hosted by Troy Iwata and Jay Armstrong Johnson, with Ricki Lake as red carpet correspondent.
Video: Taye Diggs Talks Reuniting With RENT Cast Members for 30th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2026
Taye Diggs joined TODAY to talk about celebrating individuality in his new children's book 'Prince Bedhead,' aNd his return to the stage for the 30th anniversary of 'Rent.'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2026
Taye Diggs joined TODAY to talk about celebrating individuality in his new children's book 'Prince Bedhead,' aNd his return to the stage for the 30th anniversary of 'Rent.'
Taye Diggs, Neil Patrick Harris, Rachel Zegler and More Join RENT 30th Anniversary Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2026
Rachel Zegler, Neil Patrick Harris, Norbert Leo Butz and Taye Diggs will perform in the RENT 30th Anniversary Concert, with a live stream available for audiences to watch.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2026
Rachel Zegler, Neil Patrick Harris, Norbert Leo Butz and Taye Diggs will perform in the RENT 30th Anniversary Concert, with a live stream available for audiences to watch.
RENT 30th Anniversary Concert to Offer Digital Ticket Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2026
Twenty-four in-person tickets to the sold-out Rent, the 30th Anniversary Concert will be available through a digital ticket lottery, giving fans a final chance to experience the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical live in concert.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2026
Twenty-four in-person tickets to the sold-out Rent, the 30th Anniversary Concert will be available through a digital ticket lottery, giving fans a final chance to experience the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical live in concert.
RENT 30th Anniversary Concert Livestream Donations to Be Matched Up to $525,600
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2026
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS revealed that the Gates Foundation will match donations received from every livestream ticket purchase for Rent, the 30th Anniversary Concert, up to $525,600.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2026
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS revealed that the Gates Foundation will match donations received from every livestream ticket purchase for Rent, the 30th Anniversary Concert, up to $525,600.
Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp and More Join RENT 30th Anniversary Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026
Twelve original cast members and three decades of alumni will light up Broadway at Rent, the 30th Anniversary Concert, a benefit performance in celebration of the landmark Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026
Twelve original cast members and three decades of alumni will light up Broadway at Rent, the 30th Anniversary Concert, a benefit performance in celebration of the landmark Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical.
54 Below to Present ¡PA'L BOSQUE! and More This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2026
54 Below will present multiple cabaret shows featuring Tony Award winners Wilson Jermaine Heredia and Natalie Venetia Belcon, Grammy nominee Marilyn Maye, and performers from HAMILTON, HADESTOWN, and LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2026
54 Below will present multiple cabaret shows featuring Tony Award winners Wilson Jermaine Heredia and Natalie Venetia Belcon, Grammy nominee Marilyn Maye, and performers from HAMILTON, HADESTOWN, and LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS.
RENT Original Broadway Cast Recording to Be Released on Vinyl For the First Time
by Michael Major - Sep 18, 2026
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Rent will be released on vinyl for the first time. To celebrate the musical’s 30th anniversary, the first cast recording of Jonathan Larson's iconic musical with be released on a 3LP vinyl pressing.
by Michael Major - Sep 18, 2026
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Rent will be released on vinyl for the first time. To celebrate the musical’s 30th anniversary, the first cast recording of Jonathan Larson's iconic musical with be released on a 3LP vinyl pressing.
54 Below to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with ¡PA’L BOSQUE!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2026
54 BELOW will honor the Latine and Hispanic performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Hispanic Heritage Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2026
54 BELOW will honor the Latine and Hispanic performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Hispanic Heritage Month
Claybourne Elder, Britani Bateman, Charles Busch and More to Perform at 54 Below in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026
54 Below will host a lineup of performers including Britani Bateman with Lagoona Bloo, Claybourne Elder, Charles Busch, Ute Lemper, Linda Eder, Orfeh, and Jeanna de Waal, alongside a Frank Sinatra tribute concert and other cabaret acts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026
54 Below will host a lineup of performers including Britani Bateman with Lagoona Bloo, Claybourne Elder, Charles Busch, Ute Lemper, Linda Eder, Orfeh, and Jeanna de Waal, alongside a Frank Sinatra tribute concert and other cabaret acts.
Where Adam Pascal Hid a Cheat Sheet for His ‘One Song Glory’ Lyrics During RENT’s Run
by Michael Gioia - Aug 22, 2026
Thirty years since 'Rent' premiered on Broadway, Adam Pascal still worries about flubbing the lyrics to 'One Song Glory.' At The Festival, he also recalled going 'completely blank' and forgetting some of the song while on live TV.
by Michael Gioia - Aug 22, 2026
Thirty years since 'Rent' premiered on Broadway, Adam Pascal still worries about flubbing the lyrics to 'One Song Glory.' At The Festival, he also recalled going 'completely blank' and forgetting some of the song while on live TV.
Video: Watch Highlights from The Festival, with Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2026
Over the weekend, The Festival, a three-day outdoor event taking place at Hutton Brickyards Riverfront Hotel + Venue in Kingston, New York, luanched as a first-of-its-kind celebration of Broadway’s greatest hits and brightest stars. Watch a video recap here!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2026
Over the weekend, The Festival, a three-day outdoor event taking place at Hutton Brickyards Riverfront Hotel + Venue in Kingston, New York, luanched as a first-of-its-kind celebration of Broadway’s greatest hits and brightest stars. Watch a video recap here!
What It Was Like at The Festival and All the Details From the Epic RENT Reunion
by Michael Gioia - Aug 17, 2026
If you missed the nonstop Broadway-filled weekend at The Festival, BroadwayWorld has you covered with a full recap. The three-door outdoor event featured endless performances from your favorite performers all weekend long.
by Michael Gioia - Aug 17, 2026
If you missed the nonstop Broadway-filled weekend at The Festival, BroadwayWorld has you covered with a full recap. The three-door outdoor event featured endless performances from your favorite performers all weekend long.
Photos: Original RENT Cast Reunites at The Festival & More from Day 2
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 16, 2026
The Festival continued yesterday with Day 2 at Hutton Brickyards Riverfront Hotel + Venue in Kingston, New York, welcoming nearly 3,000 guests to the grounds for a day of star-studded performances and a special 30th Anniversary reunion of the original Broadway cast of RENT. Check out photos from Day 2 here.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 16, 2026
The Festival continued yesterday with Day 2 at Hutton Brickyards Riverfront Hotel + Venue in Kingston, New York, welcoming nearly 3,000 guests to the grounds for a day of star-studded performances and a special 30th Anniversary reunion of the original Broadway cast of RENT. Check out photos from Day 2 here.
¡PA'L BOSQUE! to Honor Stephen Sondheim With Latin Reimagining at 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2026
BroadWest Entertainment's ¡PA'L BOSQUE! will bring a Latin American reimagining of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods to 54 Below, featuring Tony winners Wilson Jermaine Heredia and Natalie Venetia Belcon.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2026
BroadWest Entertainment's ¡PA'L BOSQUE! will bring a Latin American reimagining of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods to 54 Below, featuring Tony winners Wilson Jermaine Heredia and Natalie Venetia Belcon.
Andrew Barth Feldman, Lena Hall and More Join THE FESTIVAL; Schedule Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2026
The Festival has released the initial programming schedule for the three-day outdoor event taking place at Hutton Brickyards Riverfront Hotel + Venue in Kingston, New York.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2026
The Festival has released the initial programming schedule for the three-day outdoor event taking place at Hutton Brickyards Riverfront Hotel + Venue in Kingston, New York.
The Festival: What to Know About Broadway’s Weekend Event, How to Get Tickets, the Lineup and More
by Michael Gioia - Jun 14, 2026
Here is your complete guide to everything happening at The Festival, the three-day Broadway event taking place this August.
by Michael Gioia - Jun 14, 2026
Here is your complete guide to everything happening at The Festival, the three-day Broadway event taking place this August.
THE FESTIVAL Unveils Programming With Audra McDonald, Jason Robert Brown, Eva Noblezada and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
The Festival has released initial programming for the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards. The first-of-its-kind celebration of Broadway will feature three days of musical theater performances and activations.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
The Festival has released initial programming for the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards. The first-of-its-kind celebration of Broadway will feature three days of musical theater performances and activations.
17 Facts You May Not Know About RENT as Jonathan Larson’s Musical Turns 30
by Michael Gioia - Apr 29, 2026
It’s been 30 years since Jonathan Larson’s rock opera Rent opened at the Nederlander Theatre on April 29, 1996, and arguably changed the theatrical landscape of Broadway.
by Michael Gioia - Apr 29, 2026
It’s been 30 years since Jonathan Larson’s rock opera Rent opened at the Nederlander Theatre on April 29, 1996, and arguably changed the theatrical landscape of Broadway.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Wilson Jermaine Heredia been in?
Wilson Jermaine Heredia has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has Wilson Jermaine Heredia been in?
Wilson Jermaine Heredia has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was Wilson Jermaine Heredia's first West End show?
Wilson Jermaine Heredia's first West End show was Rent which opened in 1998
What awards has Wilson Jermaine Heredia been nominated for?
Best Supporting Performance in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Rent and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rent.
What awards has Wilson Jermaine Heredia won?
Wilson Jermaine Heredia won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for Rent.
Podcasts
303. Cold Snap (Wilson Jermaine Heredia & Jai Rodriguez)
Andrew and Kyle need respite from their perpetual tundra, but only one of them is poised to warm up. Starring Tony winner Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Rent) and Emmy winner Jai Rodriguez (Queer Eye for the Straight Guy). Hosted by Brad Forenza.
Spike races the clock to make his own exit, but news of Bibi's departure risks freezing him in place. Starring François Clemmons (Mr.
#3 - Wilson Jermaine Heredia: It Was His Lucky Day Today on Avenue A
A pair of high heels and jumping over Jesse L. Martin’s head helped win Wilson Jermaine Heredia the Tony for playing Angel in Rent. His journey with the show started Off-Broadway and led him to eventually starring in the film version.
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